What is the passing score on the bar examination and how is it calculated?
The passing score is 264 out of a possible 400 points. A bar examination score is the sum of the applicant’s MBE scaled score and Essay Examination score on the MBE scale (i.e., the MBE and the Essay Examination each count 50%). There is no passing score on either part alone. For example, a high score on the MBE can offset a low score on the Essay Examination. Your MBE scaled score and your essay score on the MBE scale are calculated to the nearest whole number.
